About this role

Job Title

Food Service Assistant

Location

Speke, Liverpool

Contract

Permanent – Full Time 35 hours per week

Working Pattern

Monday to Friday 7

00am to 2:00pm

Rate of Pay

£12.71 per hour

About the role

We are looking for a friendly, reliable and customer-focused Food Service Assistant to join our catering team at Elanco AH in Speke.

You’ll play an important part in delivering a high-quality food service, helping with food preparation, serving customers and ensuring the kitchen and service areas are kept clean, safe and well organised.

This is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working as part of a team and providing excellent customer service in a busy catering environment.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation and presentation of food for the restaurant, hospitality and special functions.
Serve meals and beverages to customers during service.
Provide a friendly, professional and efficient service.
Operate tills accurately and handle customer transactions securely.
Keep kitchen, counter, storage and service areas clean and tidy.
Operate the dishwasher and support the smooth flow of clean crockery and equipment.
Help maintain vending machines, including cleanliness and stock levels.
Complete required food temperature and wastage records.
Follow all food hygiene, Health & Safety, COSHH and site procedures.

What We’re Looking For

You’ll be someone who takes pride in delivering a great service and works well with both customers and colleagues.

Ideally, you will have

Excellent customer service skills.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Previous experience working in a busy catering or food service environment.
Experience of cash handling and operating tills.
The ability to work independently when required.
A positive approach to teamwork.
A good understanding of the importance of food hygiene, cleanliness and Health & Safety.

If you have catering experience, enjoy working with people and are looking for your next opportunity within a professional workplace catering environment, we’d be pleased to hear from you.

What We Offer

Working with Sodexo is more than a job it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families.

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. We are a global leader in services that improve Quality of Life, operating in 55 countries and serving over 100 million consumers each day. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.